UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira
UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira took place on November 12, 2022 in New York, USA, headlined by Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 14-fight card below.
Fight Results
14 of 14 fights completed — 7 KO/TKO · 4 Submission · 3 Decision (Unanimous)
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira | Alex Pereira | KO/TKO | R5 (2:01) |
| Carla Esparza vs Weili Zhang | Weili Zhang | Submission | R2 (1:05) |
| Dustin Poirier vs Michael Chandler | Dustin Poirier | Submission | R3 (2:00) |
| Frankie Edgar vs Chris Gutierrez | Chris Gutierrez | KO/TKO | R1 (2:01) |
| Daniel Hooker vs Claudio Puelles | Daniel Hooker | KO/TKO | R2 (4:06) |
| Brad Riddell vs Renato Moicano | Renato Moicano | Submission | R1 (3:20) |
| Dominick Reyes vs Ryan Spann | Ryan Spann | KO/TKO | R1 (1:20) |
| Erin Blanchfield vs Molly McCann | Erin Blanchfield | Submission | R1 (3:37) |
| Andre Petroski vs Wellington Turman | Andre Petroski | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Matt Frevola vs Ottman Azaitar | Matt Frevola | KO/TKO | R1 (2:30) |
| Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs Silvana Juarez | Karolina Kowalkiewicz | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Michael Trizano vs Seungwoo Choi | Michael Trizano | KO/TKO | R1 (4:51) |
| Julio Arce vs Montel Jackson | Montel Jackson | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Carlos Ulberg vs Nicolae Negumereanu | Carlos Ulberg | KO/TKO | R1 (3:44) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · Title Fight · 5-round bout · 5:25 AM UTC
Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira
Middleweight
Israel Adesanya
65.4% · 1.53
VS
Alex Pereira
34.6% · 2.89
Winner: Alex Pereira · KO/TKO · Round 5 (2:01)
Fight Statistics
Control — Israel Adesanya: 06:34 · Alex Pereira: 00:31
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Striking was even (23-23 significant strikes); Israel Adesanya controlled for 00:14; Alex Pereira controlled for 00:06.
Round 2: Israel Adesanya edged the striking 20-17 in significant strikes; Alex Pereira landed a takedown; Israel Adesanya controlled for 01:13; Alex Pereira controlled for 00:21.
Round 3: Israel Adesanya edged the striking 14-8 in significant strikes; Israel Adesanya landed a takedown; Israel Adesanya controlled for 03:47.
Round 4: Israel Adesanya edged the striking 20-15 in significant strikes; Israel Adesanya controlled for 01:08; Alex Pereira controlled for 00:02.
Round 5: Alex Pereira edged the striking 28-9 in significant strikes; Israel Adesanya controlled for 00:12; Alex Pereira controlled for 00:02.
The fight ended in round 5 at 2:01 with Alex Pereira winning by KO/TKO.
Title Fight · 5-round bout · 4:50 AM UTC
Carla Esparza vs Weili Zhang
Strawweight
Carla Esparza
24.3% · 4.12
VS
Weili Zhang
75.7% · 1.32
Winner: Weili Zhang · Submission · Round 2 (1:05)
Fight Statistics
Control — Carla Esparza: 00:55 · Weili Zhang: 01:30
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Weili Zhang edged the striking 33-5 in significant strikes; Carla Esparza landed a takedown; Carla Esparza controlled for 00:53; Weili Zhang controlled for 01:00.
Round 2: Weili Zhang edged the striking 4-1 in significant strikes; Weili Zhang hunted a submission (1); Carla Esparza controlled for 00:02; Weili Zhang controlled for 00:30.
The fight ended in round 2 at 1:05 with Weili Zhang winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 4:15 AM UTC
Dustin Poirier vs Michael Chandler
Lightweight
Dustin Poirier
64% · 1.56
VS
Michael Chandler
36% · 2.78
Winner: Dustin Poirier · Submission · Round 3 (2:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Dustin Poirier: 00:47 · Michael Chandler: 05:39
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Dustin Poirier edged the striking 28-23 in significant strikes; Michael Chandler landed 2 takedowns; Michael Chandler controlled for 01:05.
Round 2: Michael Chandler edged the striking 18-2 in significant strikes; Michael Chandler landed a takedown; Michael Chandler controlled for 04:34.
Round 3: Dustin Poirier edged the striking 8-2 in significant strikes; Dustin Poirier hunted a submission (2); Dustin Poirier controlled for 00:47.
The fight ended in round 3 at 2:00 with Dustin Poirier winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 3:45 AM UTC
Frankie Edgar vs Chris Gutierrez
Bantamweight
Frankie Edgar
31.9% · 3.13
VS
Chris Gutierrez
68.1% · 1.47
Winner: Chris Gutierrez · KO/TKO · Round 1 (2:01)
Fight Statistics
Control — Frankie Edgar: 0:00 · Chris Gutierrez: 00:01
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Chris Gutierrez edged the striking 10-2 in significant strikes; Chris Gutierrez scored a knockdown; Chris Gutierrez controlled for 00:01.
The fight ended in round 1 at 2:01 with Chris Gutierrez winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 3:20 AM UTC
Daniel Hooker vs Claudio Puelles
Lightweight
Daniel Hooker
58.1% · 1.72
VS
Claudio Puelles
41.9% · 2.39
Winner: Daniel Hooker · KO/TKO · Round 2 (4:06)
Fight Statistics
Control — Daniel Hooker: 02:08 · Claudio Puelles: 00:08
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Daniel Hooker edged the striking 10-0 in significant strikes; Claudio Puelles hunted a submission (1); Daniel Hooker controlled for 01:11.
Round 2: Daniel Hooker edged the striking 19-5 in significant strikes; Daniel Hooker scored a knockdown; Daniel Hooker hunted a submission (1); Daniel Hooker controlled for 00:57; Claudio Puelles controlled for 00:08.
The fight ended in round 2 at 4:06 with Daniel Hooker winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 2:35 AM UTC
Brad Riddell vs Renato Moicano
Lightweight
Brad Riddell
46.2% · 2.16
VS
Renato Moicano
53.8% · 1.86
Winner: Renato Moicano · Submission · Round 1 (3:20)
Fight Statistics
Control — Brad Riddell: 00:14 · Renato Moicano: 00:34
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Brad Riddell edged the striking 14-10 in significant strikes; Renato Moicano hunted a submission (1); Brad Riddell controlled for 00:14; Renato Moicano controlled for 00:34.
The fight ended in round 1 at 3:20 with Renato Moicano winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 2:10 AM UTC
Dominick Reyes vs Ryan Spann
Light Heavyweight
Dominick Reyes
65.2% · 1.53
VS
Ryan Spann
34.8% · 2.87
Winner: Ryan Spann · KO/TKO · Round 1 (1:20)
Fight Statistics
Control — Dominick Reyes: 0:00 · Ryan Spann: 00:03
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Ryan Spann edged the striking 8-5 in significant strikes; Ryan Spann scored a knockdown; Ryan Spann controlled for 00:03.
The fight ended in round 1 at 1:20 with Ryan Spann winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 1:40 AM UTC
Erin Blanchfield vs Molly McCann
Flyweight
Erin Blanchfield
76.8% · 1.30
VS
Molly McCann
23.2% · 4.31
Winner: Erin Blanchfield · Submission · Round 1 (3:37)
Fight Statistics
Control — Erin Blanchfield: 02:48 · Molly McCann: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Erin Blanchfield edged the striking 25-7 in significant strikes; Erin Blanchfield landed a takedown; Erin Blanchfield hunted a submission (2); Erin Blanchfield controlled for 02:48.
The fight ended in round 1 at 3:37 with Erin Blanchfield winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 1:10 AM UTC
Andre Petroski vs Wellington Turman
Middleweight
Andre Petroski
61.2% · 1.63
VS
Wellington Turman
38.8% · 2.58
Winner: Andre Petroski · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Andre Petroski: 07:59 · Wellington Turman: 01:40
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Wellington Turman edged the striking 33-25 in significant strikes; Andre Petroski landed 2 takedowns; Andre Petroski controlled for 01:04; Wellington Turman controlled for 00:01.
Round 2: Andre Petroski edged the striking 12-7 in significant strikes; Andre Petroski landed 2 takedowns; Andre Petroski hunted a submission (1); Wellington Turman hunted a submission (1); Andre Petroski controlled for 02:23; Wellington Turman controlled for 01:32.
Round 3: Andre Petroski edged the striking 5-1 in significant strikes; Andre Petroski landed 4 takedowns; Andre Petroski hunted a submission (1); Andre Petroski controlled for 04:32; Wellington Turman controlled for 00:07.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Andre Petroski winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 12:40 AM UTC
Matt Frevola vs Ottman Azaitar
Lightweight
Matt Frevola
39.6% · 2.53
VS
Ottman Azaitar
60.4% · 1.66
Winner: Matt Frevola · KO/TKO · Round 1 (2:30)
Fight Statistics
Control — Matt Frevola: 00:02 · Ottman Azaitar: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Matt Frevola edged the striking 11-10 in significant strikes; Matt Frevola scored a knockdown; Matt Frevola controlled for 00:02.
The fight ended in round 1 at 2:30 with Matt Frevola winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 12:05 AM UTC
Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs Silvana Juarez
Strawweight
Karolina Kowalkiewicz
49.6% · 2.02
VS
Silvana Juarez
50.4% · 1.98
Winner: Karolina Kowalkiewicz · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Karolina Kowalkiewicz: 04:03 · Silvana Juarez: 00:10
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Silvana Juarez edged the striking 6-5 in significant strikes; Karolina Kowalkiewicz landed 2 takedowns; Karolina Kowalkiewicz controlled for 03:45.
Round 2: Karolina Kowalkiewicz edged the striking 31-27 in significant strikes; Karolina Kowalkiewicz controlled for 00:03.
Round 3: Silvana Juarez edged the striking 44-38 in significant strikes; Karolina Kowalkiewicz controlled for 00:15; Silvana Juarez controlled for 00:10.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Karolina Kowalkiewicz winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 11:45 PM UTC
Michael Trizano vs Seungwoo Choi
Featherweight
Michael Trizano
38.9% · 2.57
VS
Seungwoo Choi
61.1% · 1.64
Winner: Michael Trizano · KO/TKO · Round 1 (4:51)
Fight Statistics
Control — Michael Trizano: 00:14 · Seungwoo Choi: 00:12
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Michael Trizano edged the striking 32-26 in significant strikes; Michael Trizano scored 2 knockdowns; Seungwoo Choi scored a knockdown; Michael Trizano controlled for 00:14; Seungwoo Choi controlled for 00:12.
The fight ended in round 1 at 4:51 with Michael Trizano winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 11:20 PM UTC
Julio Arce vs Montel Jackson
Bantamweight
Julio Arce
36.4% · 2.75
VS
Montel Jackson
63.6% · 1.57
Winner: Montel Jackson · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Julio Arce: 00:06 · Montel Jackson: 05:55
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Montel Jackson edged the striking 5-4 in significant strikes; Julio Arce landed a takedown; Julio Arce controlled for 00:06; Montel Jackson controlled for 02:09.
Round 2: Montel Jackson edged the striking 19-15 in significant strikes; Montel Jackson controlled for 01:12.
Round 3: Montel Jackson edged the striking 24-7 in significant strikes; Montel Jackson scored a knockdown; Montel Jackson controlled for 02:34.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Montel Jackson winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 11:00 PM UTC
Carlos Ulberg vs Nicolae Negumereanu
Light Heavyweight
Carlos Ulberg
55.2% · 1.81
VS
Nicolae Negumereanu
44.8% · 2.23
Winner: Carlos Ulberg · KO/TKO · Round 1 (3:44)
Fight Statistics
Control — Carlos Ulberg: 00:05 · Nicolae Negumereanu: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Carlos Ulberg edged the striking 14-2 in significant strikes; Carlos Ulberg scored a knockdown; Carlos Ulberg controlled for 00:05.
The fight ended in round 1 at 3:44 with Carlos Ulberg winning by KO/TKO.
Win Probabilities & Odds
Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)
| Bout | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira | 65.4% (1.53) | 34.6% (2.89) |
| Carla Esparza vs Weili Zhang | 24.3% (4.12) | 75.7% (1.32) |
| Dustin Poirier vs Michael Chandler | 64% (1.56) | 36% (2.78) |
| Frankie Edgar vs Chris Gutierrez | 31.9% (3.13) | 68.1% (1.47) |
| Daniel Hooker vs Claudio Puelles | 58.1% (1.72) | 41.9% (2.39) |
| Brad Riddell vs Renato Moicano | 46.2% (2.16) | 53.8% (1.86) |
| Dominick Reyes vs Ryan Spann | 65.2% (1.53) | 34.8% (2.87) |
| Erin Blanchfield vs Molly McCann | 76.8% (1.30) | 23.2% (4.31) |
| Andre Petroski vs Wellington Turman | 61.2% (1.63) | 38.8% (2.58) |
| Matt Frevola vs Ottman Azaitar | 39.6% (2.53) | 60.4% (1.66) |
| Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs Silvana Juarez | 49.6% (2.02) | 50.4% (1.98) |
| Michael Trizano vs Seungwoo Choi | 38.9% (2.57) | 61.1% (1.64) |
| Julio Arce vs Montel Jackson | 36.4% (2.75) | 63.6% (1.57) |
| Carlos Ulberg vs Nicolae Negumereanu | 55.2% (1.81) | 44.8% (2.23) |
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United States
Venue & Location
Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.
Madison Square Garden
- Location
- New York, NY, USA
- Capacity
- 19,812
- Timezone
- America/New_York